Corporate Counsel - Remote (ET/CT Preferred)

Ensemble Performing Arts is a high-growth, mission-driven owner and operator of performing arts schools and businesses. We are seeking an experienced legal generalist to join as Corporate Counsel and serve as a key legal partner to our performing arts business units, with an emphasis on commercial contracts, compliance and operational matters.

This is a full-time, remote position, with preference for candidates in the Eastern or Central time zones.

The Role

This is a unique, high-impact opportunity for a seasoned lawyer who wants their day-to-day work to genuinely matter. As Corporate Counsel, you will embed in our businesses, learn their strategic needs and provide practical, risk-balanced legal guidance that furthers performing arts education nationwide.

Operating with an ownership mindset, you will work both independently and collaboratively to build out a scalable in-house legal function as we expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and operating businesses on operational, compliance, and other legal matters
• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a range of commercial agreements (e.g., leases, NDAs, employment agreements and license agreements) from initial intake through execution, aligning executives and resolving legal and business issues
• Design, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards and proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks across business units
• Build scalable legal infrastructure and processes (e.g., templates, playbooks, policies and decision frameworks) to support growth while maintaining risk discipline
• Balance legal risk and business objectives to enable informed, high-quality decision-making
• Collaborate with the legal team to ensure consistent, high-quality legal support
• Manage outside counsel to ensure high-quality, efficient outcomes
• Drive and execute cross-functional/cross-business initiatives

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active U.S. state bar membership in good standing
• 6+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including commercial leases
• Strong business judgment with an entrepreneurial, strategic mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence our partners within and outside the organization
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Executive presence and confidence while advising senior leadership
• Curious, adaptable and motivated to grow with a scaling organization
• Ability to translate complex legal/regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance
• High integrity, discretion and strong ethical standards

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated interest in the performing arts and/or performing arts education
• Top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal experience
• Multi-site businesses
• Some general litigation, employment law and/or compliance experience

Compensation & Benefits

This role is full-time and remote, with an expected $145,000-$175,000 annual base salary, plus bonus eligibility. Within this range, pay is determined by work location and other factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Ensemble offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) with employer match, and more. Join a supportive, mission-driven arts organization with significant opportunity for professional growth as Ensemble scales.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience
• Responses to our short questionnaire

Applications without a cover letter and questionnaire responses will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. We will begin reviewing applications on August 12, 2026. We encourage you to apply by this date for best consideration, but we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. Diversity is a strength of our artistic community, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.